Roer’s ZoofariGet ready to hitch up the wagon and go for a zoofari ride at this small petting zoo that is just perfect for the mini set. Upon arrival kiddos can grab a bucket of feed and a bottle of milk for a baby goat and start meeting and greeting the animals while giving them a tasty treat. Explore a reptile house and the Budgieary Adventure Aviary, too.

Leesburg Animal ParkThis 21-acre facility offers little ones the chance to take part in interactive animal shows, arts and crafts, as well as visit and pet the animals. Ride a pony on a nice day or head inside on colder, rainy ones to enjoy all the activities that this park offers. Visit everything from farm animals to monkeys, llamas and lemurs. A toddler playground space is just perfect for restless younger siblings or to get out the wiggles before heading home.

Ticonderoga FarmsThis working farm in Chantilly boasts a playground, carousel and wagon rides for tiny tykes. Laid back with enough activities and open outdoor space to please all types of small ones the Ticonderoga farm creates a friendly atmosphere to pet baby and adult animals like goats and seeing proud peacocks on full display.

Kidwell FarmRabbits, sheep, chickens, cows and draft horses are in the mix at this Frying Pan based petting zoo located in Fairfax County. Add in the pigs and a peacock or two and you have yourself a fun, educational day spent outside. The traditional red barn farm is a working demonstration full of new baby animals joining the Kidwell Farm family.

Catoctin Wildlife Preserve & ZooHead into Maryland for a day of outdoor adventuring at Catoctin Wildlife Preserve an d Zoo where families can roam for hours and always see something new. Over 100-acres of wildlife fun little ones can touch and feel large herbivores like while bouncing around the grounds on a safari ride. Take in an interactive show for more touchy-feely moments.

Green Meadows FarmGet up close and personal at this petting zoo where you can milk cows, feed sheep and goats for free and even take in a pig race or two. Green Meadows has over 200 animals to visit and touch from alpacas and llamas to pea fowl and draft horses with a kangaroo or two as well. Check opening dates as they do vary with seasons.